GISBORNE.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXVI, Issue 23, 9 June 1906, Page 44

GISBORNE.

Dear Bee, June 2. The old adage, “It’s an ill wind that blows nobody good,” was exemplified last week, when the boat passed on and left us AIR. ANDREW BLACK for a few more days. We h d an extra concert, and it was simply splendid. The programme was a lengthy one, and Air. Black sang some of the old sougs. Every item was thoroughly enjoyed, and we are all congratulating ourselves that we have had an opportunity of hearing such a magnificent singer. Last week Air. and Airs. Tomblesoa, of Patutahi, gave A DELIGHTFUL LITTLE DANCE.

The drawing-room, dining-room, and part of the verandah were used for danc=

•n<l prettily arranged with flowers and pink lights. A dainty supper was served on small tables. Sirs. Tombleson received her guests in a black satin dress, with touches of red; Mrs. B. MrPhail wore pink satin; Miss E. Williamson. soft white silk; Miss M. AVilliamson, black erepe de chine, white lace; Miss Mallis, pah- green satin; Miss Nolan, black silk, white kice berthe. pink roses; Miss S. Evans, pale green silk; Miss H. 'Woodbine-lolinston, white satin ami lace; Miss Monekton. black net over satin: Miss G. Monekton. soft white silk and laee; Miss M. Perry, white satin; Miiss H. Sherratt. white ehiffon silk gauged and tucked and trimmed with soft frills of laee; Miss Tullock. white crepe de chine. Amongst the gentlemen were: Messrs. AV. Tombleson, H. Evans, Monekton, T. Monekton, R. Sherratt, C. Hamilton. Gillingham, Sheriff (2), G. Nolan, Roberts, D. Baiton, Stevens, Biset. Mrs. Cyril White gave a BRIDGE EVENING last Friday as a sort of farewell before leaving for a trip to Sydney. Mrs. White was wearing a black erepe de chine dr<H». Others there were: Dr. and Mrs. J. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. F. Parker, Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds. Mr. and Mrs. A. Rees, Dr. and Mrs. Morrison. Mr. and Mrs. Symes, Dr. and Mrs. Buekeridge. Mrs. Carmichael. Miss R. Reynolds. Miss Bradley, Miss E. Bradley. Miss AV. Reynolds, Mr. R. Burke. Last Saturday glorious weather prevailed for the HI NT CLUB'S MEET round the foot of the ranges, below Mr. Charles Grey's homestead. Luncheon was kindly provided by Mrs. Williamson, Amongst those out were: Mr. and Mrs. Patullo. Miss K. Sherratt Miss R. Reynolds. Messrs. Cyril White. R. Sherratt, T. .Sherratt, Max Jackson, Murphy, Gouldsmith. Monekton, Roberts, Newman. AV. Martin. Graham, and Grev. ELSA.